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MANDELA BAY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MBDA)
INTERNAL VACANCY
MANAGER: LEGAL, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
REF. No (HR/MBDA/20261013)
TASK GRADE 16
Purpose of the position:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager: Legal, Risk and Compliance is responsible for leading the MBDA's legal advisory, contract management, enterprise risk management and compliance functions. The incumbent serves as management’s principal legal, risk and compliance resource across all business units, including NMB Stadium, Supply Chain Management, and EXCO embedding sound governance and a risk-aware, compliance-focused culture across the MBDA.
Key Performance Areas of the role:
1. Legal Advisory, Contract Management and Litigation.
· Lead the provision of legal advice to Management and business units on corporate governance, legislation and policy matters, and direct the review, drafting and negotiation of commercial and supply chain agreements.
· Oversee contract lifecycle management and the MBDA's panel of external legal service providers, and manage litigation matters, including instructing external attorneys and maintaining litigation registers.
2. Corporate Governance, Enterprise, Fraud and Risk Management.
· Coordinate Risk Management Committee meetings, ensuring agenda packs and minutes are accurate, approved, signed and filed within agreed timelines.
· Maintain statutory registers and provide corporate governance advice to the Board and Executive Management.
· Develop, implement and maintain the MBDA Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and Fraud Prevention Implementation and Monitoring Framework, including risk appetite, tolerance levels and risk registers.
3. Compliance Management.
· Develop, implement and continuously improve the MBDA Compliance Management Framework and compliance policy.
· Maintain compliance obligations register covering MFMA, PFMA, King IV, King V, Companies Act, POPIA, PAIA, NCA and BCEA, among others.
· Provide legal and compliance support to Supply Chain Management units and Bid Committees and monitor regulatory developments.
4. People Management and Departmental Administration.
· Manage and develop direct reports.
· Contribute to the achievement of Employment Equity targets and adherence to HR policies within the area of responsibility.
5. Stakeholder Engagement, Governance and Reporting.
· Build and maintain productive relationships with management, the Board, the legal panel, and professional bodies.
· Produce governance, risk, compliance and legal reports for management.
Minimum Requirements:
· LLB degree (NQF 8)
· Admission as an attorney or advocate will be advantageous.
· Professional registration with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) or the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa (CISA) will be advantageous.
· A postgraduate qualification or training in Risk Management, Compliance or Corporate Governance will be advantageous.
· Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in a legal, risk or compliance environment, of which at least 3 years must be at managerial or supervisory level.
· Experience in a law firm, state entity or private organisation.
· Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, review and commercial agreement management.
· Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks.
· Experience in managing litigation matters and instructing external attorneys.
· Experience in a public sector, municipal or Schedule 3B public entity environment will be advantageous.
Knowledge:
· South African company, contract and commercial law, including the Companies Act (2008) and supply chain agreement principles.
· Public sector governance and finance legislation, including MFMA, PFMA, MSA, National Treasury guidelines and municipal entity accountability frameworks.
· Corporate governance and risk frameworks, including King V, ISO 31000, COSO ERM and the three lines of defence model.
· Regulatory and compliance legislation, including POPIA, PAIA, NCA, applicable data protection legislation, employment equity and labour law.
· Litigation processes and case management, and Supply Chain Management regulations in the public sector context.
Skills:
· Strategic thinking, analytical and legal reasoning, with strong legal drafting and contract review ability.
· Corporate governance and compliance management, including risk register development, risk assessment and facilitation.
· Report writing and presentation to Board and Committee level.
· Project, stakeholder and people management, including coaching.
· Decision-making, problem-solving, and confidential, clear communication (verbal and written).
· Proficiency in MS Office Suite and risk management software.
Values/Attributes:
· Analytical, detail-oriented and quality-focused, with objectivity and independence of judgement.
· Confidential, accountable and professional, with a strong sense of ownership.
· Strategic, proactive and organised, working well under deadline pressure.
· Collaborative and team-oriented, with clear and confident communication.
· Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Applicants to note:
This position is a permanent one with normal company benefits and a salary package commensurate with experience and relevant tertiary qualifications. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement; disclose his/her financial interests and undergo pre-employment screening, security vetting and competency assessments as part of the recruitment process. Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, certified ID and qualifications, and at least three references can be submitted via www.mbdajobs.co.za.
For more information: please contact the Human Resources Manager.
CLOSING DATE: 19 OCTOBER 2026
Should you not receive correspondence from the entity within 60 days of this advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
The MBDA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Employment Equity Act (55 of 1998). Previously disadvantaged individuals and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For further information, visit www.mbda.co.za.
